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Routt County

Colorado · 24,829 residents · 2,362.02 sq mi
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Routt County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,198. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $534,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,829
+26%since 2000
from 19,690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+19%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K16K20K23K26K1990201020202024Routt County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,198
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,612 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,727
+55%since 2000
from $28,792 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$534,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $246,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,365
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $740 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+53%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(18,662)
Black0.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(634)
Asian0.4%(75)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(1,796)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(21,242)
Black0.6%(153)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(2,200)
Asian0.7%(169)
Other2.6%(654)
Diversity Score29.3%(7,272)
Segregation Score24.4%(6,065)
Diversity Score
29
+221%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 78.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$601,500+13%
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Home value$289,500−46%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Routt County, Colorado?

Routt County, Colorado has about 24,829 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Routt County, Colorado?

The typical household in Routt County, Colorado earns about $76,198 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Routt County, Colorado expensive?

In Routt County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $534,100, and the typical rent is about $1,365 a month.

How educated are people in Routt County, Colorado?

About 49.3% of adults age 25 and over in Routt County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Routt County, Colorado?

About 9.5% of people in Routt County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Routt County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Routt County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,741 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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